Director of Nursing

At Brookside Care Center, a Kenosha County facility, employees are 100% responsible for our first-class reputation within the community. We strive for excellence in providing outstanding care and services to our guests. We choose quality employees who are willing to work as a team and are dedicated to our mission. Come join our team of caregivers at our redesigned facility built for today’s needs.

In addition to 24 hour per day Registered Nursing staff, we have a full complement of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants who deliver the highest quality nursing care to each of our residents, encouraging them to reach their optimal state of health and wellbeing.

We offer skilled rehabilitation nursing services, assisting short-term clients to heal and return to their previous living settings as quickly as possible, as well as services geared towards those who require the assistance of a skilled facility on a long-term basis and those nearing the end of life. Our services include, but are not limited to, post-surgical care, IV infusion therapy, respiratory services, wound care (directed by a wound care certified nurse), peritoneal dialysis, pain management, restorative nursing, dementia care, and hospice care.

We are dedicated to the model of Person Directed Care and work closely with residents, families, and the rest of the interdisciplinary team, to formulate a plan of care designed around the resident’s goals.

We promote continuing education for all our nursing staff by offering online education as well as live in-house programs. We encourage our staff to remain current in the standards of nursing practice as well as working to improve their skills.

Brookside is also proud to contribute to the future of nursing by serving as a clinical practice site for Gateway Technical College’s A.D.N., P.N., Preceptor and C.N.A. programs, Herzing University’s B.S.N., P.N. and Preceptor programs, Marquette M.S.N. and Preceptor program, and the University of Milwaukee and Carthage College B.S.N. programs. We are honored to help develop the nurses who will serve our community for years to come.

2026 Hiring Range: $97,323 - $115,861

Work Schedule

· This is a fulltime position, Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-4:30PM.

The Director of Nursing supervises the operations of the Nursing Department and all Nursing Staff, ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations. The individual in this position is a licensed professional responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality person directed care to all residents. As the Director of Nursing, you are integral to maintaining survey readiness, upholding best practices in resident care, and fostering a culture of learning and accountability while promoting a culture of safety, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.

The individual in this position oversees the entire nursing department, infection prevention, and MDS to support regulatory readiness and clinical excellence. Excellent communication skills with residents, family members and staff are a must.

• Monitor compliance with all applicable federal (CMS), state (DHS 132/134), and local regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure organizational adherence to HIPAA privacy and security regulations; conduct periodic reviews, reinforce confidentiality practices, and lead corrective actions for breaches or violations.
• Conduct internal compliance audits across key clinical areas including documentation, care plans, medication administration, infection control, incident reporting, and resident rights.
• Collaborate with all department heads to develop, implement, and monitor corrective actions from audits and surveys.
• Maintain updated knowledge of federal and state nursing home regulations and interpret them for staff and leadership.
• Support policy and procedure development and revisions to ensure they reflect current regulations and facility practices.
• Prepare documentation and train staff for surveys, including mock survey simulations and ensure education and QA processes are always survey ready.
• Ensure consistent documentation in compliance with facility policies and…